JOSEPH J SCHERER M.D.
NPI 1306805668
Ophthalmology in Pittsburgh, PA

Q: What is Joseph Scherer's NPI number?

The NPI number for Joseph Scherer is 1306805668. It was assigned to this individual provider in the NPPES registry on March 23, 2006.

Q: What is Joseph Scherer's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Ophthalmology with taxonomy code 207W00000X.

Q: When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Joseph Scherer was last updated on February 6, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.

Active since March 23, 2006PECOS EnrolledAccepts Medicare Assignment

713 WASHINGTON RD, PITTSBURGH, PA 15228(412) 561-1964(412) 561-7295 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: February 6, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 02, 2026.

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About Joseph J Scherer M.d. NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

JOSEPH J SCHERER M.D. (NPI 1306805668) is an individual ophthalmology provider in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, licensed in Pennsylvania (MD421290) and active in the NPI registry since March 2006. He is enrolled in Medicare PECOS, is affiliated with St Clair Hospital, and is a graduate of Other (1999).

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1306805668

Entity TypeIndividualMale

Primary Taxonomy207W00000X

Provider Legal NameJOSEPH J SCHERERCredential: M.D.

Location Address713 WASHINGTON RDPittsburgh, PA 15228-2001

Mailing Address713 Washington RdPittsburgh, PA 15228-2001 · (412) 561-1964 · Fax (412) 561-7295

Phone(412) 561-1964

Fax(412) 561-7295

Sole ProprietorNo

Medical School CMSOtherGraduated 1999

Enumeration DateMarch 23, 2006

Last NPPES UpdateFebruary 6, 2008

✔ NPI 1306805668 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyOphthalmologyAllopathic & Osteopathic Physicians

Taxonomy Code207W00000X

License✔ Licensed in PA · MD421290

Definition

An ophthalmologist has the knowledge and professional skills needed to provide comprehensive eye and vision care. Ophthalmologists are medically trained to diagnose, monitor and medically or surgically treat all ocular and visual disorders. This includes problems affecting the eye and its component structures, the eyelids, the orbit and the visual pathways. In so doing, an ophthalmologist prescribes vision services, including glasses and contact lenses.

713 WASHINGTON RD, Pittsburgh, PA 15228

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Other Identifiers 2

Medicare UPINH81693PA

OtherP00007407PA · Railroad Medicare

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Montana, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas.Insurance ›

Medicare Participation & PECOS CMS

Medicare enrollment, assignment, and ordering and referring status from the CMS PECOS system.

Medicare Enrollment Status

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Enrolled in Medicare and accepts Medicare assignment

Joseph J Scherer M.d. is registered in PECOS and agrees to accept the Medicare-approved amount as full payment. Medicare patients are not billed beyond the standard deductible and coinsurance.

PECOS PAC ID4981880259

PECOS Enrollment IDI20110520000716

Eligible to Order & Refer✔ Part B Labs & Imaging✔ Durable Medical Equipment✔ Home Health Agency✔ Power Mobility DevicesPer the CMS Ordering and Referring file. Eligibility means Medicare pays claims that this provider orders or refers for these categories.

Hospital Affiliations CMS Care Compare

Hospitals where this provider delivers care, identified from recent Medicare claims and place-of-service records.

St Clair Hospital

Acute Care Hospitals · Pittsburgh, PA

4/5 CMS rating

OwnershipVoluntary non-profit - Private

CMS Certification Number390228

Location1000 Bower Hill RoadPittsburgh, PA 15243 · Allegheny County

Emergency services Birthing friendly

Physician Visit Costs CMS claims · ZIP area

Typical Medicare office-visit costs in the 15228 ZIP code area, from fee-for-service claims. These are area statistics, not this provider’s prices; actual charges vary by service and coverage.

New Patient

$126.34 typical visit price

range $54.64 – $166.87

Typical copayment $31.58 (range $13.66 – $41.71)

Most-billed visit code 99204

Established Patient

$68.36 typical visit price

range $17.33 – $135.84

Typical copayment $17.09 (range $4.33 – $33.96)

Most-billed visit code 99213

Amounts reflect what Medicare beneficiaries in this ZIP area are typically charged for office visits. Patients with other coverage should check their individual plans.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 12

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

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